There’s a new contender for our preferred fully-electric apocalypse escape vehicle: a homemade e-bike built by Reddit user Xenodius from a mixture of off-the-shelf parts and custom-made 3D-printed ...

This is one of those stories that should come with a "don't try this at home" disclaimer, but seeing how ridiculous and potentially dangerous the whole stunt is, the warning is pretty much implicit. A ...

Explore the world of DIY engineering with this showcase of three extraordinary custom personal transportation devices. Watch ...

Last month we featured an awesome DIY solar cargo trailer that an Electrek reader built for his electric bike. Just in case you needed any more proof that our readers are some of the handiest and most ...

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love an electric bicycle, but it’d be even more convenient if the battery fit into my pocket?” OK, fine, but lots of people actually have. And the UK-based ...

Building your own electric bike (ebike) from scratch can be both rewarding and cost-effective. Instead of buying a prebuilt model, you have full control over the components, design, and performance.

A DIY electric bike has gone beyond its capabilities. A build from an Electrek reader Luke built an e-bike during the pandemic in hopes of replacing a family vehicle. He modified his Rad Power Ties ...

It's crazy what you can cook up with an old bicycle, an electric motor off the internet, basic electrical and mechanical know-how, and a lot of guts and patience. Indeed, while rules and regulations ...

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An engineer in Ukraine is using recycled materials at hand to build DIY electric bikes. He uses wires, old bike parts, and even plastic bottles, which serve as battery housing. The bike-building takes ...